Lanarkshire police have issued a stark warning after an increase in online puppy advertising scams.
Trading Standards have recently been made aware of reports of fraudulent adverts for puppies on online marketplaces across Scotland.
In one case, a woman saw an advert for a Jack Russell puppy costing £1000 on Gumtree. She contacted the seller and paid a £100 deposit, arranging a collection date for mid-April.
